Getting by a Quarter at a Time
Unveiling Shadows: A Tale of Resilience and Silver-Lined Struggles
Lyrics
She's not a kid anymore she can hide her age in these dim lights
She has matured and can conceal her age in the dim lighting of the environment.
Waitin' tables in this bar ain't what she's lookin' for
Working as a waitress in the bar is not fulfilling her aspirations.
The short years fly by but oh the long long nights
Time passes quickly, but the nights seem endless and challenging.
A bar tends to make a woman hard
The atmosphere of the bar toughens a woman's personality.
Read a story in the lines beneath her eyes
Her life experiences are evident in the wrinkles around her eyes.
As tips hit the table they jingle and they jangle
As patrons leave tips, the sound of coins jingling on the table is heard.
Get her by a quarter at a time
Her financial survival depends on small amounts, represented by quarters.
She's getting by a quarter at a time a diamond in the rough has lost her shine
Despite hardships, she persists, but the luster of her original charm has faded.
Slingin' drinks at least will pay the rent again get her by a quarter at a time
Serving drinks is a means to pay rent, sustaining her life in increments of quarters.
Another man stands up to leave she's always been left behind
Men frequently leave, leaving her feeling abandoned once again.
The change she's waitin' for keeps walkin' out the door
The positive change she hopes for consistently walks away.
But her quarters are sliver lined she's danced to everybody's tune
Despite challenges, her quarters hold a silver lining, implying a glimmer of hope.
But gettin' stepped on don't make her cry
She has endured mistreatment, but she remains resilient and doesn't succumb to tears.
But after work the jukebox brings a little tear drop
After work, the jukebox triggers nostalgic emotions, symbolized by a tear drop.
The memories cost a quarter at a time
Memories are evoked and cherished, each triggered by the cost of a quarter.
She's getting by a quarter...
Reiteration of the theme, emphasizing her survival and coping strategy.
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